2015 Lexus ES Hybrid recalls
Recall 15V-728: Forward Collision Avoidance
Reported Nov 3, 2015 · 30,812 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles manufactured October 19, 2012 to October 27, 2015 and 2013-2015 Lexus ES350 and ES300h vehicles manufactured June 18, 2012 to July 6, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Pre-Collision System (PCS) as optional equipment. In these vehicles, the PCS may unexpectedly activate and apply the brakes when the radar detects a steel joint or plate in the roadway as an object.
Risk: A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace certain PCS components, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371. Toyota's numbers for this campaign are F1V and F2E.
2015 Lexus ES Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 15, 2022
I had new brakes put on my car and a few months later, while I was driving, the brakes completely stopped working. There was no warning and I ended up going through a red light because I couldn't stop. I was lucky to be in a residential area where I could pull over to the side and be towed to the brake shop. They checked it out, and said there was a code that showed a Lexus issue. We took it to the Lexus service at Woodland Hills Lexus. They drove it and nothing happened, but finally with a lot of nagging on my part, they did a diagnostic (charging me $486.74 for this) and found a problem.…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 55,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2019
On 6/3/2019 at 12 noon, it has sudden runaway acceleration. We had stopped on the curb outside our home and then started driving slowly in EV mode turning into our driveway, and all of a sudden, it accelerated hard by itself, hit another car in the driveway, and then hit the corner of the house after going over some shrubbery. There was no time to hit the brakes; it all happened suddenly. This is clearly unintended runaway acceleration, and this make/model/year needs to be recalled before anyone gets injured or dies. This is serious
Power Train · at 8,000 miles · reported Apr 25, 2016
This is the third incident of unexpected acceleration and happened on 4/22/2016 at about 1pm. I was in EV mode, driving to park when all of a sudden the car shifted to "gas" and accelerated rapidly. I was able to stomp on the breaks and stopped to car about a foot before hitting a car in front. After my dr appointment at 2pm, I brought the car into the lexus dealer in maplewood, mn and exchanged it for another car. This 300h is totally unsafe and should not be on the road. Third incident in three months.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 8,000 miles · reported Apr 15, 2016
I was driving about 5mpg while pulling into a parking space. Car was in EV mode. All of a sudden the car accelerated; stepped really hard on the brakes and the car finally stopped about 2-3 inches before the sign. 04/11/2016.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 500 miles · reported Nov 9, 2015
My brand new es300h shows different milauge capacity each time I fill the tank. When I purchased it brand new it showed the driving range of 675 miles with full tank. Since then it has been continuously dropping by 20 to 30 miles each time I fill it up. Now I will be lucky if I can get even 500 miles range. I showed it to two different dealers in dallas, texas area. They both claim that the car is adjusting to my driving style (That indirectly means I AM a bad driver). It has been 3.5 months since I purchased it and it is still dropping. Can driving style make that big a difference (Nearly 200…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid: 15V-728 (forward collision avoidance). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Lexus ES Hybrid?
Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.